Judge rules in favor of Akron in demolition of veteran’s house; belongings to be removed

Larry Modic (second from right) talks with friends after his hearing in the courtroom of Judge Paul J. Gallagher in the Summit County Courthouse on Thursday, in Akron. Modic was trying to block the demolition of his home but the judge ruled against him. (Ed Suba Jr./Akron Beacon Journal)

Larry Modic sits on the third floor of the Summit County Courthouse after his hearing in the courtroom of Judge Paul J. Gallagher on Thursday, in Akron. Modic was trying to block the demolition of his home, but the judge ruled against him. (Ed Suba Jr./Akron Beacon Journal)

Larry Modic (second from right) talks with friends after his hearing in the courtroom of Judge Paul J. Gallagher in the Summit County Courthouse on Thursday, in Akron. Modic was trying to block the demolition of his home but the judge ruled against him. (Ed Suba Jr./Akron Beacon Journal)